Which Is Safer for Transporting Oil & Gas: Pipelines or Rails?
A report from the Fraser Institute claims that it's safer to move oil and gas by pipeline than by rail. Read about how it came to this conclusion.
Learn How to Keep Legionella out of Your Workplace’s Water Systems GalleryLearn How to Keep Legionella out of Your Workplace’s Water Systems
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Environmental, Federal, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Housekeeping/Hygiene, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, TOPIC
Learn How to Keep Legionella out of Your Workplace’s Water Systems
Recent infestations of Legionella bacteria in building systems in Ottawa and New York City illustrate the importance of proper maintenance of water systems.
Employee Emergency Skills Survey
Give this survey to employees to identify those with skills that may be useful in an emergency and consider such skills in your emergency preparedness planning.
Are Unionized Construction Companies Safer for Workers? GalleryAre Unionized Construction Companies Safer for Workers?
Back Safety, Ergonomics, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, JURISDICTION, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Ontario, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
Are Unionized Construction Companies Safer for Workers?
A recent study from the IWH considered whether unionized construction companies experience fewer workplace injuries than non-unionized ones.
Sentences for Company & President for Fisheries Violations Weren’t Unfit
A property development company and its president were convicted of
Grocery Store Fined $60,000 after Worker’s Injured by Meat Grinder
A grocery store worker was instructed by a supervisor to
MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: Convince Management that Getting Your EMS Certified Is Doable GalleryMAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: Convince Management that Getting Your EMS Certified Is Doable
Contractors, Discipline/Work Refusals/Reprisals, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Training
MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR EHS: Convince Management that Getting Your EMS Certified Is Doable
Use a case study on a manufacturer?s experience getting its EMS certified under ISO 14001 to show your senior management that certification is manageable.
Are You Protecting Workers from MRSA Infections? GalleryAre You Protecting Workers from MRSA Infections?
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Drugs & Alcohol, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, First Aid, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Housekeeping/Hygiene, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Training
Are You Protecting Workers from MRSA Infections?
In some workplaces, workers may be at risk of getting a drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA. Learn more about MRSA and how to protect your workers.
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Adequately Protect Workers when Machine Guards Must Be Removed GalleryDOS & DON’TS: [û] Adequately Protect Workers when Machine Guards Must Be Removed
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, JURISDICTION, Machine Safety, OHS Program, Ontario, PPE, TOPIC
DOS & DON’TS: [û] Adequately Protect Workers when Machine Guards Must Be Removed
If you must remove a machine guard to, say, repair the equipment, ensure that adequate other safety measures are in place to protect workers.
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Kills Former Co-Workers During Live TV Broadcast GalleryDisgruntled Ex-Employee Kills Former Co-Workers During Live TV Broadcast
Back Safety, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Ergonomics, Fire & Explosives Safety, Health & Wellness, Hot Work / Welding, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, PPE, Safety Management, TOPIC, Workplace Violence
Disgruntled Ex-Employee Kills Former Co-Workers During Live TV Broadcast
The tragic shooting in Virginia of two workers by a former co-worker on live TV reminds us of the all too real risk of violence erupting on the job.
JHSC Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Adapt the questionnaire for your jurisdiction?s OHS law on JHSCs, Have the members of your committee complete it to assess the committee's effectiveness.
When to Close Your Workplace Due to Bad Weather
Bad weather can endanger workers. So decide how you?ll handle various bad weather conditions and when you?ll close the workplace or delay its opening.
OK to Fire Truck Driver for Four Infractions in a Year
An employer fired a truck driver for cause after five
Workers? Comp Covered Worker’s Blisters Caused by Wearing Safety Boots
A worker was required by OHS regulations to wear safety